Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say. Read More
Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on western Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say the attacks included drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles. Read More
‘Bear attack victim’ was actually killed by son, Japan police say
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say. Read More
China’s Xi touts unity and development in rare Tibet visit
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader’s authority over the region. Read More
ICC ‘deplores’ new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as “an instrument of lawfare” against the US and Israel. Read More
US Navy sailor convicted of spying for China
He is found guilty of selling details about warships’ locations and weapons to a Chinese spy for $12,000. Read More
Israeli military says first stages of assault on Gaza City have begun
Call-up letters have gone out to 60,000 reservists to bolster an operation which is expected to last until next year. Read More
Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project
The Palestinian Authority says the decision is illegal and will “destroy” the prospects for a two-state solution. Read More
Denmark scraps book tax to fight ‘reading crisis’
The government hopes abolishing the sales tax will encourage more people to buy books. Read More
German controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist
Marla-Svenja Liebich was sentenced two years ago to a total of one year and six months in prison without parole. Read More